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banditomerc · 03-11-2011, 11:12 PM

I need to know,what is the darkest (non metallic)midnight blue ford used.what code is it.anyone/

34ford · 03-11-2011, 11:16 PM

dearborn blue 34 ford

banditomerc · 03-11-2011, 11:18 PM

anyone have a sample of "Dearborn blue" they can post?

BrianCT · 03-12-2011, 07:16 AM

Think black with a hint of blue.

FlatheadTed · 03-12-2011, 11:04 AM

I think the belt on this A we just painted is the DB , blue

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Originally Posted by banditomerc

anyone have a sample of "Dearborn blue" they can post?

FL&WVMIKE · 03-12-2011, 12:24 PM

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The paint on my avatar (1934 Ford Phaeton), which you can see to the left, is original paint, Dearborn Blue. I'll edit to show a larger picture.
I believe the "A" Model color, Andalusite Blue, is a little darker.
MIKE

I can't edit in a photo. I'll make a new post. Sorry !
MIKE

perrysmith · 03-12-2011, 12:30 PM

Andalusite blue gets my vote. We found an exact match once with a Volkswagon paint chip. It should be easy to find the formaula for Ditzler in several of the Model
A references.
Perry in Idaho

FL&WVMIKE · 03-12-2011, 12:30 PM

Here is the Dearborn Blue in the original Henry Ford paint, on my unrestored 1934 Phaeton. It looks a little darker in the photo, than real life.
MIKE

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Barry B./ Ma. · 03-12-2011, 04:01 PM

I would agree with Perry, Andalucite blue (1929 Model A ) is about the darkest Ford blue I've seen. In low light it looks black.

LukeDahlinger · 03-12-2011, 04:33 PM

Here's a '29 Business Coupe painted in Andalusite Blue. Note how the color changes in various types of light.

Kohnke Rebabbitting · 03-12-2011, 04:44 PM

[QUOTE=banditomerc;174757]I need to know,what is the darkest (non metallic)midnight blue ford used.what code is it.anyone/[/QU

Some Model T's were have said to be painted a dark Blue, that was so dark that it looks black in the shade, but a nice supper dark blue in the sun. I have seen T's painted that color, and in the Model T magazine's they listed the paint as 1961 Ford Midnight Blue. Herm.

Scott/Mn · 03-12-2011, 04:52 PM

When I painted my '34 pickup we needed a dark blue similar to Dearborn Blue. The paint store ended up mixing Sheridan Blue which was a '51 Ford color, number M 14285; I think this was also called Colony Blue in 1949. The color was pretty dark but still had a lot of blue in it. Scott

flatjack9 · 03-12-2011, 06:38 PM

I painted my 36 Sheridan blue. It is slightly darker than Washington blue. That Andalusite blue does look awful dark.

Tim · 03-12-2011, 10:52 PM

Does anybody have the formula for andalusite blue or Dearborn Blue in Centari by chance? I got a '33 Tudor I'm going to paint Black. But a little hint of Blue wouldn't hurt.

Thank you,

Tim

34ford · 03-12-2011, 11:12 PM

this is dearborn blue

Gumpy · 03-13-2011, 09:34 AM

I thought lyon blue appeared black from a distance then upon closer inspection a very dark blue!

alanwoodieman · 03-13-2011, 10:07 AM

I had a Lyon Blue 40 sedan and at an inside show the car appeared black and was even commented on about the black color-maybe flourescent lights?

Old Redneck · 03-13-2011, 11:40 AM

My 35 is close I think.

dave collette · 03-13-2011, 11:53 AM

Hi,Dearborn Blue is on my 1935 roadster.If you look at in the shop you would think it is black.If you take it out in the sunlight it is a beautiful dark blue.A great color for the time period.If you need a mixing code e-mail me. Dave Collette [email protected]

03-11-2011, 11:12 PM	#1
banditomerc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So calif Posts: 150	darkest blue Ford made? I need to know,what is the darkest (non metallic)midnight blue ford used.what code is it.anyone/

03-11-2011, 11:16 PM	#2
34ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: franklin park ill. Posts: 174	Re: darkest blue Ford made? dearborn blue 34 ford

03-11-2011, 11:18 PM	#3
banditomerc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So calif Posts: 150	Re: darkest blue Ford made? anyone have a sample of "Dearborn blue" they can post?

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BrianCT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windham, CT Posts: 702	Re: darkest blue Ford made? Think black with a hint of blue. __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS]

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FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: darkest blue Ford made? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The paint on my avatar (1934 Ford Phaeton), which you can see to the left, is original paint, Dearborn Blue. I'll edit to show a larger picture. I believe the "A" Model color, Andalusite Blue, is a little darker. MIKE I can't edit in a photo. I'll make a new post. Sorry ! MIKE

03-12-2011, 12:30 PM	#7
perrysmith Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 285	Re: darkest blue Ford made? Andalusite blue gets my vote. We found an exact match once with a Volkswagon paint chip. It should be easy to find the formaula for Ditzler in several of the Model A references. Perry in Idaho

03-12-2011, 04:01 PM	#9
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: darkest blue Ford made? I would agree with Perry, Andalucite blue (1929 Model A ) is about the darkest Ford blue I've seen. In low light it looks black.

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LukeDahlinger BANNED Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 956	Re: darkest blue Ford made? Here's a '29 Business Coupe painted in Andalusite Blue. Note how the color changes in various types of light. __________________ Wanted- Feb. 1931 Parts Price List www.vintagefordfacts.blogspot.com

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Kohnke Rebabbitting Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 60615,330th Ave.,Clare, Iowa, 50524 Posts: 1,457	Re: darkest blue Ford made? [QUOTE=banditomerc;174757]I need to know,what is the darkest (non metallic)midnight blue ford used.what code is it.anyone/[/QU Some Model T's were have said to be painted a dark Blue, that was so dark that it looks black in the shade, but a nice supper dark blue in the sun. I have seen T's painted that color, and in the Model T magazine's they listed the paint as 1961 Ford Midnight Blue. Herm.

03-12-2011, 04:52 PM	#12
Scott/Mn Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 138	Re: darkest blue Ford made? When I painted my '34 pickup we needed a dark blue similar to Dearborn Blue. The paint store ended up mixing Sheridan Blue which was a '51 Ford color, number M 14285; I think this was also called Colony Blue in 1949. The color was pretty dark but still had a lot of blue in it. Scott

03-12-2011, 06:38 PM	#13
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,527	Re: darkest blue Ford made? I painted my 36 Sheridan blue. It is slightly darker than Washington blue. That Andalusite blue does look awful dark.

03-12-2011, 10:52 PM	#14
Tim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Aptos, CA Posts: 332	Re: darkest blue Ford made? Does anybody have the formula for andalusite blue or Dearborn Blue in Centari by chance? I got a '33 Tudor I'm going to paint Black. But a little hint of Blue wouldn't hurt. Thank you, Tim

03-12-2011, 11:12 PM	#15
34ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: franklin park ill. Posts: 174	Re: darkest blue Ford made? this is dearborn blue

03-13-2011, 09:34 AM	#16
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: darkest blue Ford made? I thought lyon blue appeared black from a distance then upon closer inspection a very dark blue!

03-13-2011, 10:07 AM	#17
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,964	Re: darkest blue Ford made? I had a Lyon Blue 40 sedan and at an inside show the car appeared black and was even commented on about the black color-maybe flourescent lights?

03-13-2011, 11:40 AM	#18
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,910	Re: darkest blue Ford made? My 35 is close I think.

03-13-2011, 11:53 AM	#19
dave collette Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portersville Pa. Posts: 173	Re: darkest blue Ford made? Hi,Dearborn Blue is on my 1935 roadster.If you look at in the shop you would think it is black.If you take it out in the sunlight it is a beautiful dark blue.A great color for the time period.If you need a mixing code e-mail me. Dave Collette [email protected]